Shannon O'Dea Psychological Services

04/25/2025

Autism in women is misunderstood — and commonly misdiagnosed or missed altogether in the presence of an existing condition like ADHD. Here’s an overview of what autism can look like in women with ADHD, along with diagnostic considerations and strategies for fighting through the misinformation of...

03/10/2025

ADHD paralysis is executive dysfunction in its most notorious form. It often looks like scrolling on your phone for hours even though your mind is screaming at you to get up and cross that thing off your to-do list.

As a therapist, I treat so many people with ADHD who struggle to meet intention with action. It results in draining, self-sabotaging habits and forgotten goals. It makes my clients feel like they have no control over their lives.

Though executive dysfunction is a part of living with ADHD, there are ways around it. The following tools have helped my clients with ADHD break free from its grip and take action in their everyday lives.
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-get-out-of-adhd-paralysis/

03/10/2025

Former Vogue model Leanne Maskell writes about how she discovered that she was neurodivergent, and how it led to the self-acceptance that had been missing from her life

02/13/2025

02/13/2025

10/11/2024

Seasons may come and go, but who we are & who you love is not a phase!

The 2SLGBTQIA+ warm line is open 6pm-10pm every Wed-Sun and the volunteers are there to chat through free, confidential peer support to members of our community about anything!

Call/text: 866-230-8041
Online chat/for more info: https://www.plannedparenthoodnlshc.com/warmline.html

10/11/2024

09/23/2024

ADHD and its associated symptoms, like impulsivity, may increase vulnerability to substance use and later development of Substance Use Disorder.

Studies show that early treatment of and its continued treatment across the lifespan reduce risk for substance use and SUDs. Stimulant treatment for ADHD before age 9 seems to be associated with the biggest reduction in the risk for later .

Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022395619314116?via%3Dihub

09/23/2024

Registration for Planned Parenthoods Teen Healthy Relationship program is now open! This 11-week, virtual program for teens aged 14-19 will begin on October 9th, 2024. We will focus on topics including recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships, s*xual health and communication skills, the relationship with yourself, and s*x, drugs and safety. Registration closes October 4th, 2024 if you are interested in this program: https://forms.gle/LMK6avk8honEdtgo9. Please email edu@ppnlshc.com if you have any questions!